Scott Weiland Dead: Stone Temple Pilots Singer Dies at 48, Tragic Tour Bus Drug Overdose?

Reports sadly confirm that former Stone Temple Pilots frontman Scott Weiland was found dead on Thursday (December 3). Details surrounding the 48-year-old rocker's sudden death still remain hazy.

The Velvet Revolver superstar was scheduled to perform a concert with his new band Weiland & The Wildabouts at the Medina Balroom in Bloomington, Minnesota. However, Weiland's lifeless body was discovered on his tour bus at around 9 p.m. that same evening.

An official Facebook statement reads:

Scott Weiland, best known as the lead singer for Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, passed away in his sleep while on a tour stop in Bloomington, Minnesota, with his band The Wildabouts. At this time we ask that the privacy of Scott's family be respected.

Several fans and fellow musicians continue expressing their condolences on Twitter:

@chrisdeville: "Scott Weiland was one of the greatest frontmen in history, and I will always treasure his music. A punchline, maybe, but also a legend. RIP."

@JimShearer: "Scott Weiland was a Rock Star, embodying its best & worst traits. Great talent, voice & slinky showmanship behind the mic stand. RIP."

@Richard_On: "We lost one of the greatest vocalists/frontman of our generation RIP #ScottWeiland."

@DaveNavarro: "Its not my loss, its our loss. Send your thoughts toward the family!"

@BFMVJAMIE: "Really sad to hear about Scott Weiland. You made some classic albums that inspired loads! RIP."

@MylesKennedy: "Very sorry to hear about Scott Weiland. He was a captivating frontman who had a gift for writing great melodies. RIP."

@mrBobbyBones: "Scott Weiland died. whoa. I loved STP back in the day. he had lots of demons. RIP Scott."

@espnWD: "Bummed to hear about Scott Weiland. So many high school & college memories choreographed to STP, many of them flooding back tonight. RIP."

@morgan7d: "Scott Weiland gone at 48. What a f*ckin shame. Another great talent gone too soon. Rip Scott."

@BillyUnger: "Such terrible news... The life caught up to him. RIP Scott Weiland. You'll be missed..."

More information regarding Weiland's passing will be released later today (Friday, December 4). The Blaster singer did have a tragic history of drug use, especially with cocaine. He is survived by his third wife Jamie Wachtel and two teenaged children from a previous marriage.

Thoughts go out to Weiland's family, friends, and fans during this sorrowful time.